And were gonna trust Mckenzie with a top 5 pick and
a boat load of money for free agents!!!

If he continues his cuurent “MO” the Raiders are doomed!!!

I dont trust this!

Somebody save us!!!!

]]>By: nativeraiderhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3050374
Wed, 01 Jan 2014 04:03:25 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3050374I like Hugh Jackson myself but he started to turn into a huge ego maniac. I didn’t like that but he did show passion.

If Allen gets fired, we probably wont, but Id hope they keep Tarver as DC. He just needs more exp. and needs to learn to adjust during the game. That was his big problem this year

]]>By: radrntnhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3049358
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 20:26:09 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3049358lets just get to the facts….McKenzie was hired to do a job…the first thing he did was blow the place up, , now he has the chance to build what he wants…you have to give him one more year, but need to say I think there are more questions now, then there are answers.
]]>By: dougydougdoughttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3049192
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:27:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3049192I still have no Earthly idea, why people:

A) Think Gruden is the end all, be all.

B) Think Gruden would ever want to coach in Oakland.

He had fair success with the Raiders, although there is no championship to show for that. Instead, he went and got one with Tony Dungy’s team in Florida. Yet, when that roster started to fade, he proved that he really didn’t have the chops to rebuild a better one on his own.

But even if you dismiss his marginal coaching career, and assume that he would have the pick of the litter, what in the world makes you think that he’d choose Oakland? There’s mostly downside, if not entirely that. Where’s the upside? There are FAR superior franchises, in substantially better cities, where he would obviously want to go first.

]]>By: araidersfanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3049101
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:01:07 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3049101I’m not a huge fan of Dennis Allen although I don’t hate him either. However I think it’s in the Raiders’ interest to keep him for the 2014 season. This is for pragmatic reasons. In order for the Raiders to be able to attract good HC prospects down the road it is vital that there be the perception that Allen was given a fair chance to succeed. Obviously no one could’ve done much with the talent level in 2012/2013 but if the Raiders don’t squander their shot to get real talent for 2014 then Allen will have no excuse left if the Raiders don’t improve – in which case they should go for someone better for 2015.
]]>By: chiraiderhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3048627
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:15:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3048627For the last 2 yrs, DA & his staff have done nothing to convince that a 3rd year is deserved. Continuity is good if there is progress shown, but there seemingly has been no progress. Say what you will about “lack of talent and depth,” but lack of in-game adjustments, undisciplined penalties, poor play calling, bad clock management, questionable personnel decisions/game planning, blown leads, and the team losing 8 of their last 9 for 2 years is a prime example of a highly inept coaching staff.

DA was a 1 year lackluster D coordinator when he got the job, and I blame RM for that. A coach with a proven track record & system (pro or even college) that can develop/maximize talent is desperately needed here. With one of the most important offseasons in Raider history at stake, it seems foolish to put future picks and new FA signings in the hands of a staff that has seemingly done nothing in 2 years to get things moving in the right direction. Gruden would be perfect, but if not, how about Holmgren? MD was reportedly “in talks” with him last year about a mgmt position…

Al once fired Joe Bugel after one 4-12 season & hired Gruden (a guy with charisma who worked with the best, and was a highly coveted coordinator with an impressive resume–49ers, Packers, etc). Chucky changed the whole culture and within a year we were 8-8 and the rest is history. Something needs to be done…DA needs to go…and hopefully soon.

Reggie Mckenzie and Dennis Allen heads are now on the chopping block!!!

2014 better be a playoff or the 9-7 season.

If not they better start working on their resume.

P.S. the last two years of your resumes SUCK!

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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:03:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047832Well if that isn’t Seabass….
]]>By: torturedraiderfanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047819
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:00:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047819I’d say its a 50/50 chance Dennis Allen comes back. But I have to say this, Mark Davis is not the irrational, ego-maniac his father was. I think he’ll take input from Reggie McKenzie and others before he decides if he’ll keep Allen. I know the team lacked talent, but Allen hasn’t done anything in 2 years to indicate he’s a great head coach. The team never seems to make in-game adjustments and they still can’t find a way to maximize Marcel Reece. I wouldn’t be disappointed if Allen is fired.
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:44:11 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047549I am conflicted with the current G.M, and head coach. Earlier in the year the Raiders were playing some decent football I thought. At least competitive football. But the last month of the season they seem to have given up. Complete blowouts by K.C. and the Donkeys at home have really caused me to wonder now about the effectivness of at least Allen as H.C. I can see where Davis is coming from. If per chance he could convince a proven winning H.C. to come to Oakland, he’d be foolish to pass it up.
My bigger concern is Reggie Mc. got the right stuff to acquire some decent talent this off season. The entire Flynn disaster has me deeply concerned.
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:00:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047463If Chicago doesn’t tag Cutler the Raiders definitely have the cap room to sign him and just about any other free agent out there. They’re gonna be almost like an expansion team this off season.
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:38:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047427Why would you bring this guy back? I’m sorry Oakland but even you, deserve better.
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:21:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047416But yeah he’s the raiders coach right now.

Now that’s a glowing endorsement!!

]]>By: joetorontohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047370
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 09:24:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047370“My main thought is that Dennis has a contract that he signed two years ago,” Davis told Kawakami. “He’s fulfilled two years of it and [G.M.] Reggie [McKenzie] and I will sit down and talk, but yeah he’s the Raiders head coach right now.”

There it is right there. How can he comment on Allen’s future, when his contract is up and he hasn’t met with the GM yet?

The rest is made up news.

]]>By: raylangivens2http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047344
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 07:33:26 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047344Get a hair cut already, I mean my goodness.
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:50:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047322I really hope they’ll keep Allen around for one more year. It seems like a lot of Raider fans are ready to throw Allen under the bus, but let’s keep a few things in mind here:

Coming into this season, after having gutted the entire roster, this team had absolutely no business winning more than 4 games.

They didn’t have a QB or a TE at all; they had replaced 9 of their 11 defensive starters from the previous year with mid-tier free agents on mostly one-year contracts.

As soon as Reggie decided to gut the roster, this was going to be a season-long tryout for building for the future. And it’s a plan that Mark Davis publicly supported at the time, stating a surprising understanding that it takes time to build a franchise from the ground up.

Allen and his staff were able to coach quite possibly the least-talented roster in the league to a 3-4 start. And this was without their best defensive player (Tyvon Branch) and their best offensive players (McFadden, Streater, Veldheer).

Yes, the wheels fell off, and things got pretty ugly at the end. And there were certainly questionable decisions, specifically at the QB position. But I think you have to give this coaching staff one more year to prove that they can win.

The rebuild will be in place – there may be a new franchise quarterback taken in the draft – and the gems who stood out this season can be built around moving forward.

Any time a coach takes over (any team, at the NFL and collegiate level) he ideally needs three years to get his system in place: his guys; his schemes; his routines; etc.

Mark Davis has been surprisingly competent so far. I really hope he makes the right decision here, and I really hope that involves giving D.A. and his guys one more year to see what they can do.

]]>By: nativeraiderhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047301
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:21:12 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047301Allens been decent but he doesn’t have that “it” factor that a lot of coaches have.

I think we need to bring in an experienced HC. I know these possibilities are not close but Id like to see Jon Gruden (with Gannon as O.Coord), Rex Ryan, or Cowher.

]]>By: calibear831http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047292
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:13:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047292I’m sure if Raiders were planning on firing him, the organization wouldn’t wait until next week when they plan to meet to make the move. Unfortunately He’s staying for another year.
]]>By: justwinbaby29http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047281
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:03:12 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047281Good thing he caught himself and said John Madden and not Jon Gruden.

Allen should be back though. But if he doesn’t at least go 8-8 in 2014 he won’t be back in 2015.

]]>By: umrao1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047273
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:56:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047273Do it the right way Mark.

We TRUST you!!!!

Signed,

RAIDER NATION

]]>By: lostsokhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047271
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:52:37 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047271Vince Lombardi and Don Shula might have gotten a 5th or 6th win from that team, but short of those guys: Allen did pretty good with what he had to work with…

That said, if Gruden wants back Mark Davis will fire Allen in a heartbeat. Nothing personal, but clearly Gruden is his dream coach.

On behalf of your loyal Raider Nation, the next several days are critical to the future of the franchise that your dear father devoted his entire life to. We appreciate that you want to be patient; however, please do not buy into this so-called media fueled hype on “continuity” just for continuity sake. Putting the right guy in charge is much more critical. Our current GM is not that guy, and we suspect that deep down inside you realize this also. What would be insanity, however, would be to move forward with a guy who is clearly in over his head because that is what outsiders and the media are saying you should do. The Raider Nation shares your passion for this team which our way of life, and we want success and stability more than anything. But for maybe just this once once, use your gut. Ask yourself what your dear father would do. All the current GM has done is make excuses.

Anybody with a red marker and a 5th grade arithmetic education could have made the cuts that this GM made. But what has he done in two years to prove that he can build a winning franchise? From hastily firing an 8-8 coach whose roster was as decimated if not worse than the one he inherited, to hiring a rookie coach who was even greener than him, to whiffing on two years of draft picks which was supposedly his strength, to striking out on 3 QB decisions so glaringly, what has he done to prove that next year he will all of a sudden show “improvement”? What happens if he goes 5-11 or 6-10 next year with all the cap room in the world. Is that improvement? Because you know that is what the media and his narrative will be. And we will be in a much worse spot than we are today.

So please take your time with this decision, Mr. Davis, we know you are new at this too. Your father ruled this Nation for over 50 years, and there is one thing for certain, NO ONE loved his team more than he did. Now what would he do?

Love,
Your Raider Nation

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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:12:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047237That’s fine with me. Let him finish what he started. Aslong as they don’t go crazy in Free agency and use up all our cap in a win now attempt. I still like gruden, he’s said he wouldn’t want to coach any of these teams, but he hasn’t said anything about a front office position! He’s a raider at heart and I know he wants to be part of our rebuild. We have trade down in the draft and start playing with more 1,2 and 3rd rounders on our team instead of 5,6,7th rounders! If we get no one willing to trade. I say we roll the dice on clowney, there’s no position on defence that can make everyone better than a elite pass rushing DE!. To pair with an already beast L. Houston!! RAIDERNATION!!
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:12:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047236That Madden comment is a tell, only he is talking about Cowher or Gruden.
]]>By: blackbeard43http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047234
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:11:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047234If that’s the way it’s gonna be then that’s the way it’s gonna be. Unless it isn’t, but it will.
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:02:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047217It looks like Mark Davis is just as committed to failure and irrelevance as his father was.
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:01:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047216The Reggie McKenzie hiring has been a mistake so far.. That’s not to say people cant learn from their mistakes, but if McKenzie seriously was going to draft D.J Hayden #3 had he been unable to move down, then he needs to be fired immediately for incompetence.
]]>By: george1859http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/dennis-allen-believes-hell-be-back-and-mark-davis-doesnt-dismiss-the-idea/#comment-3047210
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:58:07 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2234546#comment-3047210That dude really fell out of the ugly tree….
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